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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
3
A reader asks about world law to prevent remarriage and the link to divorce courts. Columns discuss whether true happiness requires spiritual and material matches, and debate wearing white at a second wedding. Other letters address risqué films, working mothers, and women’s roles.
The letter warns poker and other card games played for money can trap players. It cites men who, after repeated losses, keep gambling hoping for a winning hand, causing family hardship and even death. It argues that those with funds and bluff gain, while the gambler falls behind.
A reader writes questions on true Christianity and church life, contrasting sermons with genuine faith, criticizing worldly compromise and public dance halls, and sharing views on youth behavior and party conduct. The note ends with a shrimp salad recipe query.
A fashion photo of Miss Bernice Beal, 11 17th Ave North, accompanies an offer for readers. Ladies who call at The Star's editorial rooms will receive two tickets to the Wift.ee Players comedy A Pale of Sixes, staged Thursday.
The narrator critiques Ann's laziness and social climbing as she moves from college to an acting life and her impact on the Lorimer family. He and Chrys read through her snobbery and flaws, noting how Ann’s choices affect relationships with women and the future generation of Lorimers.
A concise guide promotes a nutritious diet suitable for all ages and outlines quick lunch ideas for home or office. It emphasizes balanced meals, easy prep, and avoiding imitations and substitutes to preserve dietary value.
Delicious confections may be made with gelatine and fruita. Bring to a boll two cups of maple syrup. When it begins to stiffen, add the juice of one lemon and one cup of finely chopped figs or dates, or both mixed. Stir until the ingredients are barely mixed, then pour into a pan dushed with cornstarch mixed with a little powdered sugar. Let it stand and cool. When firm, cut into cubes, Honey may be used instead of maple-if more convenient or pre-
The piece notes conflicts between movie magnates and stage producers, admitting the trade is driven by money. It highlights Julia Marlowe and BE I Sothern closingNY performances, Wagner’s abbreviated Capitol show, and Flo Ziegfeld backing The Denim Blues with Lillian Lorraine. It mentions Martinique in New Orleans and Honey Girl upcoming, with Ethel Barrymore’s Decline being filmed by Famous Players. Gus Hits minstrel show opens May 15 at the Metropolitan for four days.
The article notes speedwell in a cuwny garden, favoring newer varieties over the old-fashioned weed. It suggests buying Blue Jay flower and Blue Ridge Veronicas such as Veronica longifolia subsemwelia and emphasizes their striking beauty versus traditional speedwell.
A description of presenting peeled orange sections arranged circularly around a mint sprig. It notes the method preserves one peel for later use and highlights the appeal and ease for busy professionals who want a quick, attractive breakfast.
A seven act Orpheum circuit vaudeville bill at the Moore features Blanche Payne and Cresey in a Cressy sketch, Jen Middleton on violin, and a strong lineup including Orville Stamm’s physical culture number and Duvall Symonds’ Their First Quarrel. Wilkes' Players stage A Pair of Sixes with Boggs and a run of comic scenes. plus Pantages Palace hip bill and other varied acts round out a busy theater week with music, dance, and a Pearl White film.
Oscar Gerard resumes his role in Levy's Musical Comedy Company after recovery from surgery. He joins the cast today in Zowie at Levy's Orpheum, a fast and lively production featuring six big numbers and a chorus of twenty two girls.
Laurette Taylor then a rising soubrette in King of the Opium King written by her husband Charles Taylor. Abraham Lincoln loved the theatre and sometimes attended five performances a week. On November 26 1874 Gilbert and Sullivan Pinafore opened in America at the Boston Museum with Marie Wainwright as Josephine. Lawrence Barrett began his career at the Metropolitan theatre Detroit earning $2.50 a week.
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